28 April ICC to present student awards of distinction during May 5 ceremony April 28, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Itawamba Community College will present its student awards of distinction in a special ceremony, May 5, at 6 p.m. at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center on the Fulton Campus. Recipients and their awards include Abbeville – Emily Shoffner, Jeanette Carr Winkler Caring; Aberdeen – Sydney Allmond, Electrical Technology; Hannah McNeese, Health, Physical Education and Recreation Division; Amory – Carli Cole, Phi Theta Kappa Upsilon Sigma Cutturini and Prochaska Service Award; Brad Odom, Forestry Technology; Ashland – Robert Chase Rogers, Mississippi Highway Patrol C.O.R.E.; Belden – Jordan Herring, Public Health Technology; Blue Springs – Wes Steele, Hall of Fame; Booneville – James Thomas, Emergency Medical Sciences Technology – Paramedic; Crawford – Joe Stoll, Emergency Medical Sciences Technology – Paramedic; Dennis – Dustin Brandon, Hospitality Management Technology; Eupora – Daniel Rogers, Statistics Department; Fulton – Jamerica Chaney, Criminal Justice Technology; Wyatt Logan, Larry Loden Associate Degree Nursing Hall of Fame; Gaia Sordo, Business Administration Division, Accounting Department, Phi Theta Kappa Upsilon Sigma Jolene Hoots Service Award; Matthew Wheeler, English Department, Phi Theta Kappa Upsilon Sigma Jolene Hoots Service Award; Golden – Lexie Carnes, Physical Therapist Assistant Technology; Trey Melson, Construction Management Technology; Guntown – Harley Boone, Phi Theta Kappa Upsilon Sigma Outstanding President; Upsilon Sigma Order of the Golden Key, Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship; Carter Grubbs, Social Science Division, History Department; Justin Stowers, Paralegal Technology; Cera Turner, Chemistry Department; Hamilton – Valerie Buckner, Surgical Technology; Houlka – Dionna Huett, Hall of Fame; Houston – John Bridgman, Diesel Equipment Technology; Jerry Gravat, Mary Walden Professional in Nursing; Hannah Dean, All-Mississippi Academic Second Team, Hall of Fame, Phi Theta Kappa Beta Tau Sigma Order of the Golden Key; Austin Hurst, Mississippi Highway Patrol C.O.R.E.; Lake Cormorant – Clay Tyson, Music Department; Mantachie – Stacey Buse, Information Systems Technology – Programming; Memphis, Tenn. – Maya Newsome, Computer Science Division; Mooreville – Rodie Green, Information Systems Technology – Computer Networking; Ely Ward, All-Mississippi Academic Second Team, Coca-Cola Silver Scholar, Hall of Fame, Phi Theta Kappa Distinguished Chapter Officer Award for the MS/LA Region, PTK Upsilon Sigma Chapter Cutturini and Prochaska Service Award, Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship, University of Mississippi Lyceum Scholarship; Nettleton – Logan Bishop, Automotive Technology; Karli Rose Harris, Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology; Niesha Hodges, Earnest Ruth Agnew Spirit of Giving; Emily Weeks, Radiologic Technology; New Albany – Kelly Jo Ashley, Hall of Fame; Terron Finley, All-Mississippi Academic Second Team; Cody Malone, Robotics and Automation Technology; Ethan Richey, Mississippi Highway Patrol C.O.R.E.; Okolona – Madison Tisdale-McIntosh, Criminal Justice Department; Plantersville – Chloe Evans, Communications Division, Journalism Department, Public Speaking Department, Hall of Fame, Phi Theta Kappa Upsilon Sigma McCormick Award of Distinction, Jack Kent Cooke Semifinalist, Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship; Pontotoc – SaraBeth Brown, Respiratory Care Technology; Brandon Cox, Heating and Air Conditioning Technology; Reed Emison, Natural Science Division; Jared Moore, Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology; Brandon Onsby, Business and Marketing Management Technology; Kaitlin Stegall, Art Department; Potts Camp – Tyler Leopard, Welding and Cutting Technology; Randolph – Leah Pennington, Hall of Fame, Phi Theta Kappa Upsilon Sigma Wilburn Outstanding Officer, Mississippi State University Presidential Partner Scholarship; Saltillo – Haley Dean, Mathematics Division, Coca-Cola Gold Scholar, All-Mississippi Academic First Team, Miss ICC, Hall of Fame, Phi Theta Kappa Upsilon Sigma McCormick Award of Distinction, Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship; Sarah Jackson, Sociology Department; Sarah Grace McGill, Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology; Luke Smith, Industrial Maintenance Technology; Emma Cate Sparks, Biology Department; Sherman – Gavin Lane, Theatre Department; Smithville – Marietta Guthery, Physics Department; Patrick Thomas, Computer Science Department; Thaxton – Ella Kate Nichols, Fine Arts Division; Tupelo – Austin Acosta, Mathematics Department; Nossibah Algamal, Phi Theta Kappa Beta Tau Sigma Delena Hukle Outstanding Member; Grace Beaty, Practical Nursing; Haley Black, Health Information Technology; Tyler Bouldin, Psychology Department, Phi Theta Kappa Beta Tau Sigma Delena Hukle Outstanding Member; Dalena Duong, Hall of Fame; Chelsea Fries, All-Mississippi Academic Second Team; Caleb Goddard, Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department; David Marquez, Modern Foreign Language Department; Rohan Patel, Hall of Fame, All-Mississippi Academic Second Team, Phi Theta Kappa Beta Tau Sigma Linda McEachern Outstanding Officer, University of Mississippi Lyceum Scholarship; Destiny Smith, Early Childhood Education Technology; John Bryant Stanford, Mr. ICC; Richard E. Stone III, Hall of Fame, Economics Department; Vardaman – Mina Lucius, Hall of Fame, Associate Degree Nursing; and Walnut – Nick Hopper, Janice Howell Nursing Excellence. The public is invited to attend. Related Articles ICC to present student awards of distinction, Apr. 29 Itawamba Community College will present its student awards of distinction in a special ceremony, Apr. 29, at 6 p.m. at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center on the Fulton Campus. Recipients and their awards include Aberdeen – Tirisha Fort, Jeanette Carr-Winkler Caring; Tiree Jones, Mary Walden Professionalism in Nursing; Amory – Jolie Bishop, Hall of Fame; Ally Thompson, Hall of Fame; Brady Houston, Precision Machining Technology; Jayden Green, Construction Management Technology; Peyton Wilkinson, Sociology Department; Beaverton, Ala. – Sara Roberts, Physical Therapist Assistant Technology, All-Mississippi Workforce Second Team; Belmont – Meagan Whitt, English Department; Blue Springs – Cole Nichols, Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology; Caledonia – Sydney Wiggins, Radiologic Technology; Calhoun City – Evan Stoddard, Computer Science Department; Carthage – Jakori Cooper, C.O.R.E. Graduate; Clinton – Addison Pletzke, Hall of Fame, Wilburn Outstanding Officer (Upsilon Sigma Chapter, Phi Theta Kappa); Corinth – Graci Laird, Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department; Ecru – Jessie Leigh Corley, All-Mississippi Workforce Second Team; Jose Ramirez, Automotive Technology; Brennan Westmoreland, C.O.R.E. Graduate; Falkner – Christopher Keys, Emergency Medical Sciences; Fulton ... ICC to present student awards of distinction, Apr. 28 Itawamba Community College will present its student awards of distinction in a special ceremony, Apr. 28, at 6 p.m. at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center on the Fulton Campus. Recipients and their awards include Amory – Dawsen Grimes, Forestry Technology; Athens, Ala. – Matthew McCarley, Mississippi Highway Patrol CORE graduate; Booneville – Taylor Chapman, Practical Nursing; Bruce – Jayke Logan, Mississippi Highway Patrol CORE graduate; Caledonia – Braden Walters, Biology Department; Ecru – Alexis Derrick, Associate Degree Nursing; Eric Gonzalez, Electrical Technology, Hall of Fame; Fulton – Catherine McFadden, Social Science Division; Drew Moore, Welding and Cutting Technology; Stone Collier, Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department; Landon Brown, Phi Theta Kappa All-Mississippi Academic First Team; Madison Dillard, Criminal Justice Technology; Olivia Cantrell, Sociology Department; Shelby Franks, Journalism Department; Sherry Pharr, Jeanette Carr-Winkler Caring Award; Golden – Ben Orr, Natural Science Division; Joe Clark, Industrial Maintenance Technology; Hickory Flat – Austin Bryant, Construction Management Technology; Horn Lake – Kenna Grant, Communications Division; Houlka – Karly Huffman Linley, Diagnostic Medical ... ICC to honor five during Alumni awards presentation at Homecoming, Oct. 17 Itawamba Community College will honor its 2024 Alumnus of the Year, Athletic Hall of Fame inductees, Distinguished Service and Young Alumnus of the Year award recipients during Homecoming activities, Oct. 17, at the Fulton Campus. They include Dr. Lance Evans of New Albany, Alumnus of the Year; Jonathan Van Every of Nashville, Tenn. and Dr. David Rather of Tupelo, Athletic Hall of Fame; Johnny Crane of Fulton, Distinguished Service; and Jamey Logan of Tupelo, Young Alumnus of the Year. A 1998 graduate of ICC, Evans became Mississippi’s State Superintendent of Education, July 1. His educational background also includes the bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University; master’s degree from the University of Mississippi; and educational specialist and doctoral degrees from Delta State University. He played football at ICC, where he was selected to Who’s Who Among American Junior Colleges. Over the past 23 years, he has served as Superintendent of Schools for the New Albany School District and in other roles as teacher, coach, assistant principal and both elementary and high school principal. His leadership skills have earned several recognitions, ... Students receive diplomas during ICC Adult Education commencement ceremony Several area students participated in the 2025 Adult Education commencement ceremony at Itawamba Community College, May 15, at the Davis Event Center at the Fulton Campus. They include Aberdeen – Bowen Dabbs; Amory – Chloey Chavis, Kaleigh Davis, Janelle Grant, Kire Gray, Ayden Griggs, Mylie Kennedy, Breanna McBunch, Haily Morris, Trinity Steinke, April Williams (Student of the Year), Payton Wilson, Chasity Winters; Baldwyn – Diana Marquez, Kimberly Olora, Gloriannah Robinson; Belden – Alicia Pollard; Belmont – Gregory Sockwell; Booneville – Tatum Cole; Caledonia – Noah Williams; Calhoun City – Brooklynn Watts; Cedar Bluff – Cesar Briseno; Ecru – River Bailey; Fulton – Javan Allen, Kearston Beasley, Carson Christian, Jerron Cooper, Zoey Fowler, Anna Grace Lease, James Stanton, Jakob Stephens, Devan Stewart, Tiffany Thrasher, Peyton Walker; Greenwood Springs – Devin Wright; Guntown – Cheyenne Avery, Lenita Cobb, Caleb Duffie, Braxton Moss, Mason Young; Houlka – Lisa Hamilton (Student of the Year); Houston – Cathy Jernigan, Erica Lyle (Student of the Year); Mantachie – Allee Farris, Adalyn Ford, Preston Harris, Cassidy Hodge, Richard Rogers, Abella Sheffield, Samantha Turner; Marietta ... Area high school students win awards during ICC's National Day on Writing Several area high school students are among the winners in Itawamba Community College’s annual National Day on Writing celebration. They include Amory High School – Gloria Grace Beasley, third, painting, “Dance with Me;” Jacob Kyle, honorable mention, poetry, “Phrases;” Li’Metrius Vasser, honorable mention, poetry, “Momma I Finally Made It;” Madeline Martin, honorable mention, poetry, “Fake Poems;” Pontotoc High School – Alexia Hunter, honorable mention, drawing, “No Escape: Aiden’s Story;” Andy Jones, honorable mention, essay, “The Day the World Burned;” Bailey Jones, third, poetry, “Mother Nature;” Brittany Stephens, honorable mention, short story, “Life Lesson;” Chloe Mabus, honorable mention, poetry, “When It Comes;” Cole Norris, first, short story, “The Mysterious Stranger;” Danielle Carter, third, short story, “One Step Behind;” Jaleesha Dandridge, second, short story, “Going Up Head First;” Jaslyn Hopkins, second, essay, “Precious Child;” Jayde Richardson, third, poetry, “Black and Blue;” Jenelle Hankins, second, drawing, “The Charge of Chargers;” Jeridiane Ray, honorable mention, painting, “Nature’s Paradox;” Lauren Trimble, first, essay, “A Heartbreak in Flames;” Madeline Pounders, third, essay, “Tupelo Twister;” Makayla Boyd, honorable mention, drawing, “Ardent ... ICC's Practical Nursing students receive pins, lamps during commencement ceremony Several area residents received their pins and lamps from Itawamba Community College’s Practical Nursing program at 6 p.m., Dec.7, at the Davis Event Center at the Fulton Campus. Graduates include Claudia C. Bounds, Kimberly H. Renfro, both of Amory; Rebecca D. Hopkins of Dumas; Cheyenne L. Cox, Stephanie N. Oliver, Carlee A. Samples, all of Guntown; Hope A. Wallace of Mantachie; Amanda G. Pannell, Erica E. Wood, both of New Albany; Amber N. Evans of Plantersville; Monica Grant of Pontotoc; Jennie M. Foster of Randolph; Jennifer L. Sykes of Ripley; Taylor E. Barnhill, Teran M. Barnitz, Summer R. Price and Ashton A. Swearingen, all of Tupelo. Practical Nursing is a one-year (three-semester) program. Upon completion, graduates receive a Certificate of Completion and are eligible to take the N-CLEX (national board examination) to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. Dr. Lisa Pearson of Amory is the program director. Instructors include Tammy Jones of Pontotoc; Lisa McNeese of Smithville and Patricia Robbins of Blue Springs. Comments are closed.